FACTS AND FIGURES
FACTS AND FIGURES
Know-how for the Green Agenda
Project description, key facts and objectives of EU4Green
TALKS AND VIEWS
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EU Financing for the Private Sector in the Western Balkans
This webinar raises awareness on WBIF (Western Balkans Investment Framework) activities and financing programs available for financing environmental projects in the Western Balkans.
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Green finance webinar ‘Circular Economy Finance‘
The EU4Green webinar “Circular Economy Finance” explored how financial institutions can support circular economy projects in the Western Balkans, featuring experts from the Environment Agency Austria and the European Investment Bank.
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Green Skills Videos
Once dependent on coal and heavy industries, this region is now embracing the green economy, offering fresh opportunities for jobs and skills. The EU4Green Video Series, titled “Green Skills Videos”, highlights this shift, showcasing how green jobs are reshaping industries across the Balkans and why this transformation matters for the future.
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Green Finance Webinar Recording
The content of the webinar offers a detailed introduction to green finance, emphasizing its role in facilitating investments that contribute directly to environmental sustainability, such as climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and pollution reduction.
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EU4Green Transboundary Podcast
A podcast series exploring environmental issues and green strategies in the Western Balkans and EU through expert interviews, case studies, and discussions. Inspiring sustainable solutions for a healthier planet.
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Interviews with experts from Environment Agency Austria
Experts from Environment agency Austria and other organizations involved in EU4Green provide their insights about relevant topics on regular basis. Click the button below to access all the interviews.
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Regional Conference on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture and Forestry: Key Findings and Deliverable Report
This report summarizes the Regional Conference on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture and Forestry, held in Tirana, Albania, on 7–8 May 2026 under the EU4Green Recovery initiative: Support the Implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
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REPORT ON CSO ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES – LESSONS LEARNED AND FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
This report examines the engagement of CSOs within the EU4Green initiative and assesses their role in advancing the Green Agenda, drawing on empirical evidence from specific EU4Green pilot projects presented in the pilot section of the report.
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THE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS: EMPOWERING CIVIL SOCIETY FOR GREEN TRANSITION
The discussions emphasised the important role of nature-based solutions (NbS) in achieving sustainable agriculture, increasing ecosystem resilience, and facilitating climate adaptation.
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CLEANER AIR FOR MUNICIPALITIES – FEASIBLE MEASURES AND INTEGRATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS
This report analyses feasible municipal-level measures to improve air quality, with a particular focus on domestic heating, and examines the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in environmental governance.
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THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
Drawing on the study of sewage sludge management by Denis Fontana, workshop conclusions, and EU policy analyses, this report shows how CSOs can be better integrated into sludge governance in BiH and in the Western Balkans.
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MEASURES FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER USE IN AGRICULTURE ON THE FIELD
The brochure presents a range of measures designed to reduce water consumption, retain water in fields and soil, and improve the efficiency of water use and irrigation systems.
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STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESSES IN THE WESTERN BALKANS: SPOTLIGHT ON CSO PERSPECTIVES.
This policy brief synthesizes the main insights and recommendations generated during the EU4Green workshop addressing WB based civil society organizations (CSOs), which are frequently engaged in EIA processes.
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NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN AGRICULTURE FOR BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT
The guidance document “Nature-Based Solutions in Agriculture for Biodiversity Enhancement” presents a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and maintaining Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in agricultural systems, particularly within the Western Balkans.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, NORTH MACEDONIA
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in North Macedonia.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, MONTENEGRO
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in Montenegro.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, ALBANIA
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in Albania.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SERBIA
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in Serbia.
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SURFACE WATER MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, KOSOVO
This Surface Water Monitoring Development Plan (MDP) provides a structured and practical roadmap for the development, implementation, and operation of a Water Framework Directive (WFD)-compliant surface water monitoring system in Kosovo. Developed within the framework of the EU4Green initiative, the plan supports Kosovo’s
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EU4Green Brochure and Manure Calculator Available
The aim of this brochure is to support farmers in increasing nitrogen efficiency by closing nitrogen cycles on the farm and preventing nitrogen losses to the environment. By applying the principles of the EU Nitrates Directive, farmers can conserve nitrogen for crop production (food and feed), while reducing losses to air and water.
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Development of emission reduction commitments (ERCs) – Presentation of project results
This presentation details the finalized modeling results and the specific cost-effective emission reduction targets established for five major air pollutants across the Western Balkan economies.
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Develompment of emmision reduction commitments for six Western Balkans economies
This presentation outlines the development of cost-effective emission reduction commitments (ERCs) for six Western Balkan economies using the GAINS modeling tool.
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Development of emission reduction commitments (ERCS)
Presentation of the Development of emission reduction commitments (ERCS) at the Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (May 2024)
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Project Summary for Korab-Koritnik Nature Park, Albania Barrier
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at Korab-Koritnik Nature Park, Albania under the EU4Green project.
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Project Summary for Una River National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at forUna River National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina under the EU4Green project.
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Project Summary for Bjeshkët e Nemuna NP
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at for Bjeshkët e Nemuna NP - Zalli I Rupes, Kosovo under the EU4Green project.
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Project Summary for Skadar Lake, Montenegro
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at the Skadar Lake in Montenegro under the EU4Green project.
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Project Summary for Mavrovo National Park, North Macedonia
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at the Mavrovo National Park in North Macedonia under the EU4Green project.
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Project Summary for Kovilj-Petrovaradin, Serbia
This report summarizes the biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and nature-based solutions (NbS) assessments conducted at the Kovilj-Petrovaradin marsh pilot site in Serbia under the EU4Green project.
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OVERVIEW REPORT OF FUNDING INSTRUMENTS/PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN WESTERN BALKAN REGION, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WB6
A new comprehensive report, developed within the EU4Green project, now provides a detailed mapping of EU funding instruments and programmes accessible across the region.
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PROPOSAL OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACTIONS FOR MONTENEGRO
This document outlines fifteen strategic measures designed to accelerate Montenegro’s transition to a circular economy, focusing on education, funding programs, and public awareness to align with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. The proposed actions aim to bridge the current knowledge gap in the private sector regarding sustainable waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility.
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MONITORING DEVELOPMENT PLAN – GROUNDWATER, MONTENEGRO
The Monitoring Development Plan for Montenegro establishes a strategic framework to align groundwater oversight with EU standards. The plan focuses on overcoming current resource and data limitations to ensure high-quality tracking across all 30 identified groundwater bodies in both river basins by 2028.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EU NATURE DIRECTIVES: A MANUAL FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS
The purpose of this document is to provide detailed information about the structure and content of the Directives and step-by step guidance for the full implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives.
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GUIDANCE ON LABORATORY WORK FOR THE ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
This guidance provides practical, technical and legal support for laboratories analysing organic and inorganic contaminants in soil, water, air and waste, with a focus on strengthening capacities in the Western Balkans.
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COST ESTIMATION AND SUPPORT TO IDENTIFICATION OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN LUCAS SOIL SURVEY
This report provides an analysis of the budgetary requirements and funding pathways for the WB6 economies to participate in the 2027 LUCAS Soil survey.
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Regional Guidance Sampling Monitoring Design Parameters
Provides a strategic roadmap for the Western Balkan economies (WB6) to align their national soil monitoring systems with the EU Soil Monitoring Law
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Report: Risk Assessment of Contaminated Sites
An overview how WB economies can develop a stepwise, risk-based approach to identify, register and assess contaminated and potentially contaminated sites.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EU REGULATION ON INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES: A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS
Addresses the increasing impact of invasive alien species (IAS) as a driver of biodiversity loss, ecosystem service degradation, and economic harm.
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The Guidance Document on Nature-based Solutions: Riparian buffer zones
Addresses the growing pressures on riparian ecosystems in the Western Balkans and outlines how Nature based Solutions – particularly riparian buffer zones – can mitigate climate, land use, and hydrological challenges.
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EU4Green Technical Report 2025
COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMISSION REDUCTION COMMITMENTS (ERCS) FOR 2020-2029 AND FOR 2030 AND BEYOND FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS
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SELECTED AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS
FIRST RESULTS
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SUSTAINABLE AGRI WATER USE
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Guidance Register – Soil Depollution
Guidance for Register of Contaminated Sites: a systematic approach for establishing a comprehensive register of (potentially) contaminated sites in the Western Balkan economies.
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MEASURES FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER USE IN AGRICULTURE ON THE FIELD
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Implementation Plan for Establishing a National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for air quality for Kosovo*
The study outlines the framework for establishing a NRL for air quality in Kosovo to enhance the reliability and traceability of air quality measurements.
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Implementation Plan for Establishing a National Reference Laboratory for Air Quality in North Macedonia
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRAINING CONCEPT
Training Material: Circular Economy
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Study on Climate Change Adaptation Volume II: Detailed Report for Economies
The study provides an overview of the status of adaptation to climate change in agriculture in Western Balkan economies.
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Study on Climate Change Adaptation Volume I: Regional Synthesis
The study provides an overview of the status of adaptation to climate change in agriculture in Western Balkan economies.
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DEVELOPMENT OF EMISSION REDUCTION COMMITMENTS FOR 2020-2029 AND FOR 2030 AND BEYOND FOR THE SIX WEST BALKAN ECONOMIES
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Guidance for identification of key soil polluting activities and contaminated sites in WB6
Practical recommendations for a process and criteria of identifying risk activities and (potentially) contaminated sites.
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Guidance for Effective Air Quality Management – Developing Local Air Quality Plans
Guidance Documents for the Western Balkans support enhanced Air Quality Management through structured frameworks.
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Guidance for Effective Air Quality Management – Agricultural Waste Burning
Guidance Documents for the Western Balkans support enhanced Air Quality Management through structured frameworks.
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Guidance for Effective Air Quality Management – Tackling Emissions from Domestic Heating
Guidance Documents for the Western Balkans support enhanced Air Quality Management through structured frameworks.
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STATUS OF POLLUTION DETECTION IN ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES
A report that provides an overview of the status of environmental laboratories in the Western Balkans.
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STATUS OF SOIL MONITORING
A report that provides an overview of the status of soil monitoring in the Western Balkans.
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Green Finance
An overview of important and useful links with relation to funding and opportunities for GAWB implementation.
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Report on Kosovo Circular Business Model
Guideline providing general guidance towards the development and adoption of Circular Business Models (CBMs) in Kosovo.
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Project Mapping Overview
Overview of recently completed, ongoing and upcoming GAWB-relevant projects, programs and initiatives in the Western Balkans.
PRESS AND MEDIA
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Usvojen Plan prevencije stvaranja otpada u Srbiji uz podršku EU4Green projekta
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Srbija usvojila plan Prevencije stvaranja otpada uz podršku EU4Green projekta
Članak o značaju Plana za prevenciju stvaranja otpada u Srbiji
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EU4Green: Podrška Zelenoj agendi za Zapadni Balkan
Članak o projektu kao važnoj podršci regionu u prelasku na održivi razvoj i stvaranju uslova za zelenu tranziciju
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Kako EU4Green menja igru
Članak o značaju komunikacija za uspeh zelene tranzicije
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Panel discussion on Danube’s Day
The panel discussion with Austrian and Serbian experts was held in Novi Sad in celebration of the Danube’s Day
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EU4Green: Stvaranje održive budućnosti za Zapadni Balkan
The article about EU4Green project and its efforts to make Western Balkans region more green
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Obeležen Dan Dunava
EU4Green je organizovao panel diskusiju o značaju i zaštiti reke Dunav sa stručnjacima iz Austrije i Srbije.
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THE RIVER THAT CONNECTS US
U 98. Broju EKOlista, objavljen je intervju sa panelistima sa Dana Dunava u kojem su diskutovali o zaštiti i značaju ove reke koja nas povezuje.
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Šta je glavni zagađivač zraka u Sarajevu?
Projekat EU4Green koji vodi Agencija za okoliš Austrije je održao je radionicu o lokalnim mjerama namijenjenim poboljšanju kvalitete zraka.
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EU4Green i Agencija za okoliš Austrije – za bolji kvalitet zraka ključna dobra saradnja
Projekat EU4Green koji vodi Agencija za okoliš Austrije je 31.1. i 01.2.2024 godine održao radionicu o lokalnim mjerama namijenjenim poboljšanju kvalitete zraka.
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Sustainable Development of the Danube Region
Povodom obeležavanja Dana Dunava, održaće se javna diskusija na kojoj će stručnjaci iz Austrije i Srbije govoriti o održivom razvoju i saradnji podunavskih zemalja.
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Danube Day in Novi Sad, EU Strategy for Danube Region
Otkrijte koliko je Dunavska strategija važna za budućnost podunavskog regiona na panel diskusiji povodom Dana Dunava
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Kovinske Info on Green Media Briefing
Redakcija portala Kovinske info, kao jedina redakcija van Beograda, učestvovala je juče na „Zelenom media brifingu“ u okviru projekta EU4Green koji implementira Agencija za životnu sredinu Austrije.
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Media Training in Belgrade – Media Report
Državna sekretarka Ministarstva zaštite životne sredine Srbije Sandra Dokić izjavila je danas da su izazovi zelene tranzicije veliki, jer su to procesi koji traju jako dugo i da čak i u državama Evropske unije niko nije uspeo da za par godina da popravi kvalitet vazduha, ili uredi otpad i otpadne vode.
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RCC Revolve to Evolve, Kosovo
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is to organize Western Balkans Coordination Meeting 2024 dubbed Revolve to Evolve - Go Circular on 8 February 2024 in Pristina.
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Green Media Training Albania
Click the button below to watch the coverage of the media training by the Albanian A2 television.